NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8246 Mercato Ct West Des Moines, IA 50266

Estimated Value: $440,000 - $489,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,950 Sq Ft
$243/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 09, 2024

Last sale price $450,000 $231 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,143/month

80 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Covered Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Brookview Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Brookview Park

About This Home

As of August 2024

INSTANT EQUITY, and $79k PRICE DROP!! A couple cosmetics will go a long ways on this spacious 5 bedroom home! Just a block from Brookview Elementary on a cul de sac, this home features upgrades throughout. 1950 SF on the main level, open concept floor plan with vaulted ceilings, wonderful sunroom, pantry/mudroom, 3 bedrooms, laundry, and 2.5 baths. Built-in speakers throughout the home! Master ensuite features both tub and walk in shower, and spacious walk in closet. Spacious and sunny basement includes wet bar, additional living room, full bath, and 4th and 5th bedrooms. Ample storage. Exterior is fully landscaped, fully fenced, and includes good sized storage shed, and partially covered deck. Our loss is your gain, the sellers recently installed $50k worth of solar panels as well as electric vehicle charging, to go green. Enjoy utility savings for years to come! All information obtained from Seller and public records.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Betsy Behrens

RE/MAX Precision Listed on: 04/26/2024

RE/MAX Precision

Last Buyer's Agent

Melissa Pearson

RE/MAX Real Estate Center

RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,580

Year Built

  • Built in 2013

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Chain Link Fence

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1,950 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Shades
  • Mud Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1611331003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,580

Year Built

Built in 2013

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 235.90
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 230.77
  • Year Built: 2013
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Direct Vent Gas
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Hardwood Floors, Shades/Shutters, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors, Wet Bar
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Daylight Window, Finished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 1705
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 1300
  • Other Rooms: 4 Season, Mud Room, Pantry
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1950
  • Total Sq Ft: 1950

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cement Board
  • Exterior Features: Covered Deck, Deck, Exterior Storage Shed, Fully Fenced Yard
  • Fence Type: Chain Link, Vinyl
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Cul-de-sac

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 3 Attached

Utilities

  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Waukee

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2800
  • Lot S F: 12050
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1611331003
  • Zoning: Res

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 7580.00
  • Net Taxes: 7580.00

MLS Schools

  • School District: Waukee

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 26, 2024
Closed on
Aug 4, 2024
Sold by
Koster Michelle and Koster Steve
Bought by
Pandian Ganesan Arul and Nirupana Naregudam Nirupana
Seller's Agent
Betsy Behrens
RE/MAX Precision
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Pearson
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
List Price
$485,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-7.22%
Views
66
Current Estimated Value
$473,620

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$23,620
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.43%
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Outstanding Balance
$343,628
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$129,992

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2022
Sold by
King Andrew
Bought by
Koster Michelle and Koster Steve

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$327,218
Interest Rate
5.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2020
Sold by
King Andrew J and King Geyser M
Bought by
Koster Michelle and Koster Steve

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
Land Contract Argmt. Of Sale

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2016
Sold by
Donahe Katrina L and Donahe Brandon J
Bought by
King Andrew and King Geyser

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$356,400
Interest Rate
3.61%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 8, 2013
Closed on
Aug 29, 2013
Sold by
Classic Builders Inc
Bought by
Donahe Katrina L and Donahe Brandon J
Seller's Agent
Heath Moulton
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Aaron Moulton
DRH Realty of Iowa, LLC
List Price
$342,259
Sold Price
$349,857
Premium/Discount to List
$7,598
2.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.53%
Original Mortgage
$332,311
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 2012
Sold by
Nick Jensen Real Estate Company Inc
Bought by
Classic Builders Inc
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Pandian Ganesan Arul $450,000 None Listed On Document
Koster Michelle $375,000 --
Koster Michelle $375,000 None Available
King Andrew $358,000 None Available
King Andrew $358,000 None Available
Donahe Katrina L $350,000 None Available
Classic Builders Inc $78,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Pandian Ganesan Arul $360,000
Previous Owner Koster Michelle $327,218
Previous Owner Koster Michelle $375,000
Previous Owner King Andrew $356,400
Previous Owner Donahe Katrina L $332,311
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/09/2024 08/09/24 Sold $450,000 -2.2% $231 / Sq Ft
07/15/2024 07/15/24 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2024 07/11/24 Price Changed $460,000 -5.2% $236 / Sq Ft
06/21/2024 06/21/24 Price Changed $485,000 0.0% $249 / Sq Ft
06/21/2024 06/21/24 For Sale $485,000 +7.8% $249 / Sq Ft
06/19/2024 06/19/24 Off Market $450,000 -- --
06/05/2024 06/05/24 Price Changed $499,900 -2.9% $256 / Sq Ft
05/23/2024 05/23/24 Price Changed $515,000 -4.3% $264 / Sq Ft
04/26/2024 04/26/24 For Sale $538,000 +53.8% $276 / Sq Ft
09/04/2013 09/04/13 Sold $349,857 +2.2% $175 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/05/2013 08/05/13 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2013 03/08/13 For Sale $342,259 -- $171 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $7,580 $466,150 $85,000 $381,150
2023 $7,580 $466,150 $85,000 $381,150
2022 $6,958 $404,780 $80,000 $324,780
2021 $6,958 $375,990 $65,000 $310,990
2020 $6,806 $356,150 $65,000 $291,150
2019 $7,092 $356,150 $65,000 $291,150
2018 $7,092 $353,830 $65,000 $288,830
2017 $7,168 $353,830 $65,000 $288,830
2016 $6,824 $348,670 $65,000 $283,670
2015 $6,620 $348,670 $0 $0
2014 $6,620 $20 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Betsy Behrens

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Betsy Behrens

    RE/MAX

    (515) 829-7751

    24 in this area

    135 Total Sales

    Betsy Behrens
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Melissa Pearson

    RE/MAX

    (515) 231-4146

    1 in this area

    47 Total Sales

    Melissa Pearson
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  • Heath Moulton

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Heath Moulton

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (515) 965-7876

    60 in this area

    810 Total Sales

    Heath Moulton
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  • Tyler Moulton

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013

    Tyler Moulton

    DRH Realty of Iowa, LLC

    (515) 965-7876

    44 in this area

    336 Total Sales

    Tyler Moulton
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Aaron Moulton

    DRH Realty of Iowa, LLC

    (319) 304-5564

    106 Total Sales

    Aaron Moulton
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 694127

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 16-11-331-003

Iowa Dallas County West Des Moines 50266

8246 Mercato Ct, West Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 8246 Mercato Ct, West Des Moines, IA 50266 since 26 April 2024 and is currently estimated at $473,620, approximately $242 per square foot. This property was built in 2013. 8246 Mercato Ct is a home located in Dallas County with nearby schools including Brookview Elementary School, South Middle School, and Prairieview Middle School.

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